"All prepared", Val said. "To parry, you can cast defense magic, but you're also allowed to dodge; anything is valid. Now, keep in mind that we are not in the practice tower, and that you should be careful with casting too powerful of spells too quickly -- but, as I said before, I trust you to know what you're doing", Val smiled. "You're almost a full-fledged sorcerer; we can start removing the safety nets".

Adrien swallowed. "Right". He breathed in, then he placed himself in the right position to start drawing spells. "I'm ready whenever you are".

"Alright. Then in three, two, one...".